Mac Lyon
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Dynamic Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience at Pawsh Place Veterinary Clinic, excelling in surgical assistance and client education. Skilled in specimen collection and medication administration, I effectively communicate with pet owners to ensure optimal care. Passionate about animal welfare, I thrive in fast-paced environments, providing compassionate support during critical moments. Pawsh has instilled a great drive in me to provide effective, quality care to our community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Pawsh Place Veterinary Clinic
Vacaville, California
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures for animal care.
- Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas.
- Educated pet owners on proper care, nutrition, and vaccination schedules.
- Prepared and maintained medical instruments and equipment for surgeries.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinary staff.
- Collected specimens, including urine, blood, ear, fecal, and swabs for outhouse culture reports.
- Placing catheters on patients for surgery, or being placed in hospitalization for further diagnostics or care.
- Assisted in taking radiograph images with awake, sedated, fractious, or painful patients.
- Assisted in numerous sedated procedures (i.e., spay, c-section, pyometras, neuter, dental, foxtail, wound repair, toe avulsion, or wound repairs).
- Guided owners through the difficult time of saying goodbye to their family member.
- Screened emergency calls for care, even outside operating hours.
- Filled daily required medications for patients in the clinic, or requesting refills. Providing drug counseling to owners.
Veterinary Assistant
VetNCare
Napa, California
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, even if this was outside standard business hours.
- Educated pet owners on proper care, nutrition, and vaccination schedules.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures for animal care.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinary staff.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood, ear, and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to the procedure start time.
- Assisted in procedures (i.e., spay, neuter, dental, enucleation, foxtail and toe avulsion)
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
Veterinary Receptionist
Warm Springs Veterinary Hospitrtal
Fremont, CA
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Greeted clients and pets, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere at the veterinary hospital.
- Assisted veterinarians with patient intake and medical record updates during visits.
- Answered phone calls, addressing inquiries and providing information about services offered.
- Provided customer service by answering questions related to pet care and medications prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the reception area and waiting room environment.
- Communicated effectively with pet owners about vaccination schedules and treatment plans.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments, ensuring continuity of care for all patients at the clinic.
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Surgical assistance
- Radio graphic imaging
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Client communication and education
Contact Information
Email: lyonmckenzie318@gmaI.com
Mobile: 408 679 6738
Preferred Language
English
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Pawsh Place Veterinary Clinic
02.2025 - 02.2026
Veterinary Assistant
VetNCare
04.2024 - 12.2024
Veterinary Receptionist
Warm Springs Veterinary Hospitrtal
01.2023 - 04.2024